A typically quiet stretch of Ebenezer Church Road was jolted Monday afternoon when Raleigh police responded to reports of gunfire along the corridor that skirts William B. Umstead State Park. Authorities said the incident was considered not life-threatening, though it was not immediately clear whether anyone was injured. Aerial footage showed several police vehicles lining the road around 5:45 p.m., and investigators remained at the scene into the evening.
According to WRAL, officers responded Monday and Sky 5 captured overhead video of multiple police cars clustered along Ebenezer Church Road. The outlet reported that police described the situation as not life-threatening and that information about any victims or possible suspects had not yet been released.
Where it happened
Ebenezer Church Road runs along the edge of William B. Umstead State Park and carries both commuter traffic and access to local greenways. The City of Raleigh notes that the Crabtree Creek West Trail and parking area at 4924 Ebenezer Church Rd sit along this corridor, which serves nearby neighborhoods as well as park and trail users. That mix of residential and recreational activity can make a police response on the roadway especially disruptive for people who live nearby or use the trails.
What investigators are doing
As of Monday evening, Raleigh police had not shared further details about suspects, victims, or a possible motive, according to WRAL. The outlet reported that investigators were still gathering information at the scene and working to piece together what happened.
Hoodline will update this story as official information is released. Links to police statements and any public safety advisories will be added as they become available.
